The Future of Welsh Towns

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 13 November 2018.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:04, 13 November 2018

I think that's important. If we look at the bids process of business improvement districts, they have been led by businesses in respective towns. Any growth deal must be targeted specifically to the needs and requirements of the area in which that growth deal is based. So, certainly, as a growth deal is developed, it's hugely important to have the maximum amount of engagement with retail businesses in town centres and all those in the rural economy.